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Center for Brooklyn History

History Museum

Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn

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Ranked #2 for exhibits in Brooklyn
"Make sure to also check out this #StaffPick for local cultural spot."(5 Tips)
"exhibition and events guaranteed to please Brooklyn lovers."(2 Tips)
"magnificent landmark building designed by George Post"(2 Tips)
"Equal parts museum, library, and educational touchpoint, the..."(4 Tips)

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Time Out New YorkOctober 31, 2011
The best place to remember why you love Brooklyn examines the borough’s historical, cultural and gastronomic legacies through its permanent collection, rotating exhibitions and events. Read more
CompassApril 21, 2014
Equal parts museum, library, and educational touchpoint, the 150-year-old history hub hosts highbrow artist talks, quirky hot dog history tours, and everything in between.
Upvoted Feb 23
Teachers College Student AffairsJuly 1, 2013
Housed in a magnificent landmark building designed by George Post and opened in 1881, today's BHS is a cultural hub for civic dialogue, thoughtful engagement, and community outreach.
Jeremy WilcoxJanuary 18, 2021
This organization merged in 2020 with the Brooklyn Public Library, and is now known as the Center for Brooklyn History.
James CFebruary 9, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Really good staff and exhibits are totally worth it. Check it out.
Fodor's TravelSeptember 9, 2015
Four centuries' worth of art and artifacts bring Brooklyn's story to life at this marvelous space. Housed in an 1881 Queen Anne style National Historic Landmark building. Read more
Time Out New YorkJune 28, 2013
This Brooklyn Heights institution’s library is filled with upwards of 2,000 maps and 60,000 photographs. More than 100 boxes are devoted to records from the Bureau of Sewers. Read more
Michelle MurrayMay 8, 2016
Very helpful staff, interesting speakers and exhibits. There is an attempt at diversity, however, it appears merely compliant.
ShellyNovember 15, 2019
Cultural artifacts, exhibition and events guaranteed to please Brooklyn lovers.
StarlinSeptember 3, 2017
Tourist Tip: come here for history of Brooklyn and then go to Prospect park for a skating!
Rogelio FrancoisJuly 13, 2019
First time here for a session on researching history of your building
Urban OysterJanuary 26, 2011
Been here 5+ times
January 26-28, 2011 from 1pm to 5pm, the newly restored 1770 Ratzer Map of New York City will be on display. Read the NYT article on the restoration and listen to a lecture about the map. Read more
Kathryn DMay 9, 2018
Become a member and support an important cultural institution.
Todd FlorioMarch 10, 2010
Been here 10+ times
You can find out a neat fact about our history by looking at the interior doorknobs which are original to Brooklyn Historical Society's 1881 building.
The New York Daily NewsDecember 7, 2010
PHOTO: 1933. An old NY law said one had to have a light on in one's car if it was parked on the street at night. To save battery, one car owner hung an oil lantern in his, at the link! Read more
Jacob ShemkovitzAugust 27, 2013
One of the few remaining buildings by George B. Post; innovative structural system
Public Art FundNovember 2, 2011
Visiting our site at MetroTech? Make sure to also check out this #StaffPick for local cultural spot.
Oz LublingApril 15, 2015
Great Saturday kids program
Staff PicksJune 18, 2014
[event] Summer Tales from the Vault! series kicks off with a peek into Brooklyn's little-known & quirky past, followed by a beer garden. Thurs, 6/19/, 6pm, free, $5 drink tickets, $2 food tickets. Read more
Sylvia LewisFebruary 15, 2014
Great Abolition exhibit!
TainaOctober 6, 2010
Brooklyn Bounty is coming up soon, don't miss it. The food there is amazing!
Phoenix 💥💥💥September 1, 2014
Designed by George Post. Opened 1881
ExploreBKJune 24, 2014
Check out their event tonight, 6/24 and mention the coupon code ExploreBK for a free ticket. BOOM! Read more
myat17 thuJanuary 19, 2012
go more drive
Leland SMarch 13, 2010
Borrrrrrrring
Alan x el mundoJune 8, 2018
El edificio es muy bonito particularmente la biblioteca. El museo tiene precio.

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